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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1916
Page
8
Description details rate pricing for printing services in Ackley Iowa. Highlights the town’s status as a thriving agricultural hub on major rail lines, with strong transportation, electric water works, parks, churches, schools, two newspapers led by Too WORLD, and an active business community.
Farmers discuss age old lamb procedures with hot pincers and heat for castration. The article notes tail removal should use hot tar to seal wounds and reduce bleeding. It warns of pain from knife methods and suggests watching wounds for infection or maggots. It also advises gasoline to kill worms if maggots appear.
J B Montgomery of the Minnesota College of Agriculture urges thorough preparation for stallions before the breeding season. He recommends ample exercise or a large paddock, a clean well-ventilated stall, close proximity to other horses, and a balanced ration avoiding excess corn. Fleshing feed should include grain plus wheat or bran, with modest offal and restricted clover to protect kidneys.
Discussion notes that alfalfa, high in protein, is valued as a staple hay for horses and mules of all ages though overfeeding can be harmful. It is praised for strength and growth support, with many western horse owners relying on it for stage drivers, cronies, and delivery animals, especially in California and neighboring states.
Farmers rush to buy scrub or native sheep from the West and Southwest in early fall. They hold them for the next fall to secure two lamb crops and a wool yield, while usually selling the older ewes for additional income.
An IlMnole writer argues farmers can boost profits by finishing sheep for the mutton market. He notes many flocks are fair but not ideal for pure sheep growing, yet a good lamb crop is common. Cull the poorest at year one end replace with better stock to steadily raise bloodline quality and flock profitability.
A concise guide describes fencing hog tight to house a few sheep and turning in when corn is laid by. Sheep will eat weeds, late grass, and corn leftovers, then move to stubble or pasture until corn is out. Little or no corn needed to raise sheep.
Advice urges prompt cleanup of farms with any hog cholera in past two years. Older hogs may retain immunity, allowing them to resist re infection after previous cleanups. Pigs from immune mothers lose this immunity after weaning.
Dr. M. H. Reynolds of the Minnesota college of agriculture urges correct collar fit and clean, well-adjusted hames to prevent sore shoulders in horses. Preventive steps include soaking collars before fitting, cleaning to avoid sores, and using white lead ground in for a smooth gore surface. stove placking is noted as a useful remedy.
Western meadow larks in the Great Basin increasingly frequent in alfalfa fields after snow melt. In April tests 27 birds ingested alfalfa weevil as one sixth of their diet. largest prey included 76 adults and 60, 61, 48, 33 of other insects. Ground beetles and caterpillars also fed. April to July data show no grain menace where experiments occurred, supporting year round protection for this resident species.
Portable corncribs holding 100 to 200 bushels aid summer hog feeding in distant fields. They save steps even when used in yards and can be skidded to distribute feeding evenly. Portable cribs are preferred over wagons which rot in weather, offering a lighter yet strong construction for durable use.
The article argues sheep should be kept to consume waste products from grain fields highways and fence lines. By grazing on weeds grasses and waste left after harvest sheep clean up the land reducing waste and potential spoilage rather than letting it go to waste.
In Edgerton Michigan guidance advises seed beds eight to ten weeks before field planting and chalky plants in fertile soil. Transplanting method uses four inch soil chunks, 16 to 18 inch row spacing, staking, and removal of lateral shoots to favor a single strong stalk. Early maturity, larger fruit, and better color result from careful culture and disciplined pruning.
Dexter Conrad wins a country post at Frogmore through orchid expertise, gaining Barbara Cullen’s notice and affection. He reveals he writes a novel, sparking tension as Barbara accuses him of using her. he counters with a confession of affection and equal regard.
The text describes fruit maturing earlier when grown with a mulched surface and exposure of leaf surfaces to sunlight. It notes that such method reduces rot and emphasizes that plants must be extra large and strong to gain the greatest benefit from earlier fruiting.
A farmer can prevent tool rust by coating metal surfaces with a thin layer of melted lard and two ounces of common resin. Stir gently as it cools, then apply with a brush or cloth to create a protective film.
The Nebraska College of Agriculture urges vaccination against influenza and distemper in farm horses to prevent losses. It says disease can be largely prevented if influenza inoculations are given early, with two doses about six days apart, and to consult a veterinarian for guidance.
An old time farming ad extols keeping horses as paying assets for good returns. It urges care with overwork and touts Sloan's Liniment for sore muscles and Bucklen's Arnica Salve for injuries and skin problems. The piece blends practical farming tips with medical appliance endorsements.
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